EP 02: The Power of Collaborative Leadership with Joe Tulumello of Gannett Fleming

Join Giuseppe "Joe" Tulumello, Executive Vice President - Buildings and Places Director at Gannett Fleming, as he shares his career journey and leadership insights. He discusses mentorship, design-build challenges and AI's impact on architecture and engineering.Key Takeaways:(06:47) An early career failure highlighted the importance of raising concerns and seeking help for growth.(08:47) The importance of open communication and learning from mistakes in a safe space.(11:13) Grand Central Terminal and NYCHA renovations enhance public spaces and residents' lives.(14:19) Joe’s passion for design-build comes from its fast pace, collaboration and the thrill of solving complex issues quickly.(16:07) Joe’s pride in leading the ESI program for Long Island Railroad, modernizing stations with lasting impact and earning design awards.(18:05) AI in AEC can automate repetitive tasks, freeing time for critical thinking, but must be used cautiously to avoid lowering standards.(21:39) AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini can be used for thought synthesis, translation and writing, but careful review is important.(23:13) For career growth, find a champion to learn from and never turn down new responsibilities, even outside your comfort zone.Resources Mentioned:Giuseppe "Joe" Tulumello - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-tulumello-aia-59513912/Gannett Fleming | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/gannett-fleming/Gannett Fleming | Website - https://www.gannettfleming.com/Thanks for listening to the Building Better Futures podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss any insightful conversations.#PeopleDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #AECpodcast

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